“Rogue Rabbit” – Road
$4,050 (Discounted 50% until 31 July 2024) – New
Summary
An SRAM- and Shimano-equipped road bicycle.
The heart of this bicycle is a high-performance, handmade, steel frame and fork: a bicycle designed and built for everyday road and rail-trail riding fun; in the style of road bicycles from the “neo-classical” period†. Equipped with a mix of mid- to high-end components from SRAM and Shimano that balance cost, durability, quality, and longevity to provide the utmost in long-term value. With proper maintenance, this is a bicycle that will provide a lifetime of riding fun and will become a treasured keepsake!
Finished in-house in Ruby Red Candy polyurethane with contrasting white lug cutouts.
Assembled, tuned, and tested in-house, this is a well-behaved and comfortable road bicycle that will encourage you to explore the countryside, find steep hills to climb, and to enjoy winding descents with confidence.
Suitable for a range of inseams from 72cm–81.5cm (28.3”—32.1”) and medium- to long-reach (with appropriate length stem).
Frame Geometry
A well-proportioned diamond frame that offers a little bit more stand-over clearance than a typical “square” frame with equivalent reach. The 52.1cm (center-to-top) frame is sized for 700c x 25mm-32mm wheels (maximum) to give about 76.2cm (30.0”) of stand-over, depending on the tires used (here, Grand Bois Cyprés 700c x 30mm, which measure 32mm on the equipped Mavic CXP-33 rims). The 55cm top tube is sized to give good range of adjustment (with appropriate stem) for the majority of “average” height riders. A 100mm stem is shown fitted, but other stem lengths are available at no additional charge.
Designed for everyday fun, the combination of chain stay length, 73° seat and head tube angles, and fork offset provide an all-day, comfortable ride that still conveys a sense of confidence when cornering or maneuvering around obstacles at any reasonable speed.
Frame Details
Stainless fork crown brazed to steerer; lower steerer end rough-shaped to fork crown contour.
Built for everyday fun, the frame uses standard-size, Columbus SP main tubes and stays, with Tange Prestige fork blades. Equipped with high-quality investment-cast lugs and bottom bracket shell (Long Shen), now rare Shimano SF drop-forged vertical dropouts, complementary Columbus fork ends, and a hollow, investment-cast stainless steel fork crown (Long Shen).
Braze-ons include: three sets of reinforced stainless steel water bottle braze-ons (front of seat tube, top of down tube, and bottom of down tube); braze-on stainless steel front dérailleur hanger; stainless steel down tube shift lever bosses; stainless steel chain hanger; stainless steel rear dérailleur cable stop; and, a pair of split top tube rear brake cable stops.
This frame is built for longevity: all lugs are hand-shaped and -fitted; the frame is assembled one tube at a time to minimize residual stress from the heating/cooling cycle and to minimize the otherwise consequent need for cold-setting. With the exception of the seat stay caps, dropouts, and fork ends, the frame is low-temperature silver-brazed to also minimize heating-cooling cycle-induced residual stresses and to allow for long-term repairability in case of mishaps; the seat stay caps, drop outs, and fork ends are attached using nickel-bronze brazing filler for added strength.
As with every Domínguez frame, the frame and fork are immersed in a heated zinc-phosphate rust inhibitor prior to painting to ensure longevity of the frame.
The frame is finished in-house with three coats of silver metallic base, plus five coats of Ruby Red Candy effect color, with a two-part clear-coat to seal in the color and dry transfer markings. Fork and bottom bracket shell cutouts are filled with contrasting white paint as a detailing touch.
Please note that there are imperfections in the paint from shop wear: a minor scrape on the front inside of the right fork blade near the inner tang and a repaired chip on the drive side chain stay. There is wrinkling of the Columbus dry transfer due to its age, but sealed in the clear-coat. The paint carries my one-year warranty against failure (flaking, cracking, peeling, et al.), but does not include wear-and-tear (chips and scratches do happen). The reduced price of the bicycle reflects these imperfections in the paint.
Components
This bicycle is equipped with a well-vetted mix of mid- to high-end components primarily from SRAM and Shimano that balance cost, durability, quality, and longevity to provide the utmost in long-term value.
The durable and light-weight wheels were hand-built by Paul Wyganowski using Shimano Dura-Ace front and rear quick-release hubs (HB-7800 and FH-7850, respectively) laced to silver Mavic CXP-33 rims using 36 DT Swiss 14-gauge stainless steel spokes per wheel (laced 3-cross pattern). The wheels are fitted with supple, high-quality Grand Bois Cyprés 700c x 30mm clincher tires and inner tubes with presta valves for a nimble and comfortable ride. The tires measure 32mm at 80psi.
The gear ratios provide 2.8 to 9.0 meters development (35.3 to 112.5 gear inches), which is suitable for rolling hills and some challenging climbs; for anyone moderately fit or wanting to become moderately fit.
The 2x10 drivetrain is composed of an SRAM Apex (PG-1050) 10-cog cassette (12-26-tooth) connected by an SRAM PC-1051 chain to the Shimano 34/50-tooth chainrings fitted to the 175mm Shimano R700 compact crankset: providing quick, dependable shifting and power transmission. The outboard Shimano bottom bracket bearing assembly (BB-6600) is sealed-bearing, super-durable, and light-weight.
Shifting is accomplished from the SRAM Rival Double-Tap brake-shift lever controls which opperate a braze-on SRAM Rival front dérailleur, a short-cage SRAM Rival rear dérailleur, and a set of Grand Cru dual-pivot side-pull brakes. The brake levers are very comfortable for most hand sizes. The brake levers give excellent brake feel and modulation; the stopping power of the brakes is exceptional.
Ritchey WCS seatpost supports the owner-supplied saddle (installed at no extra charge). Synthetic perforated tape from Fizik over Fizik gel pads nicely cushion the handlebars, providing comfort and a non-slip grip even without gloves. Handlebars are light-weight and durable Ritchey WCS EvoCurve (44cm width x 31.8mm clamping diameter) attached to a 100mm Ritchey Pro stem. Cane Creek in-line brake levers provide an additional braking position from the handlebar tops. The headset is the reliable and durable Cane Creek Model 40 with sealed bearings for 1” threadless steerer tubes.
SRAM low-friction brake and dérailleur cable housings, SRAM brake and dérailleur cables, and two sets of Minoura aluminum alloy water bottle cages finish everything off.
Saddle and pedals are not included. Shorter or longer stem options are available at no extra charge.
Ordering
This bicycle is a bargain at 50% off the base price of $8,100! Discount offer ends 31 July 2024. Be sure to place your order soon!
Availability: ships in 2-3 days from receipt of payment.
To purchase this new, handmade Domínguez road bicycle, you can order it from me directly (please include your shipping location so I can include a shipping estimate, too). If you need more information about it or would like to set up an appointment for a test ride††, please send me an e-mail with the particulars. When placing your order, please also provide your inseam and height measurements so that I can fit the appropriate size stem and handlbars for you. After purchase, the steerer tube is cut to the appropriate length, if necessary, at the time of fitting the bicycle to you, or at a later time by appointment, at no extra cost to you.
Saddle and pedals are not included, but are available separately, or supply your own favorites.
If you prefer to use your own components, the frame and fork only are also available for purchase: $1,800.
Availability, prices, and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Of course, I stand behind my work, too: the frame and fork are covered by my Rabbit-Proof Guaranty and after-sale policies and offers.
† Neo-Classical Period: (1984-2008) – the period between the introduction of “new” Dura-Ace (1984 – Dura-Ace 7400-series) and before Shimano started mixing carbon fiber into their Dura-Ace line (2008 – Dura-Ace 7900-series).
†† Please bring your own saddle, pedals, and shoes. I will provide the appropriate length stem, if necessary.